Istanbul Sites: Peel back the layers of Turkish history a self-guided audio tour

5.0 (one review) 20 min – 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

one review

5.0

Istanbul Sites: Peel back the layers of Turkish history a self-guided audio tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Istanbul Sites: Peel back the layers of Turkish history a self-guided audio tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Istanbul is like a big cake, with layers and layers of history piled on top of one another. Welcome to the Sultanahmet, the city's historic heart, and an awe-inspiring hotspot for visitors.

This self-guided audio walk is an easy introduction to some of the Turkish culture. Get your bearings before you start discovering Istanbul. Walk past tons of bronze-plated history, through an ancient stadium and learn why Kaiser Wilhelm was treated with suspicion by the Sultan...

The tour is ready whenever you are. Simply download it onto the VoiceMap app in a wifi zone and then, when you're ready, select the Start Tour option. You can pause the tour whenever you like and when you're ready to get going again, the tour will pick up right where you left off.

Your guide is Arzu Altinay who operates a walking tour company in Istanbul. You can find more about her walking tours. She enjoys writing, travelling and storytelling...oh, and good wine.

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Audio Guides Architecture Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

At a glance

Duration: 20 min – 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

Walled Obelisk

Passing by

The tour passes the Walled Obelisk.
Serpent Column

Passing by

The tour passes the Serpent Column.
Obelisk of Theodosius

Passing by

The tour passes the Obelisk of Theodosius.
Sultanahmet Square

Passing by

The tour passes the Sultanahmet Square.
German Fountain

Passing by

The tour passes the German Fountain.
Sultan Ahmet Turbesi

Passing by

The tour passes the Sultan Ahmet Türbesi.
Stop 7

Passing by

The tour passes the Istanbul's Sultanahmet Foundation.
Arasta Bazaar

Passing by

The tour passes through the Arasta Bazaar.
Blue Mosque

Passing by

The tour passes The Blue Mosque.
Stop 10

Passing by

The tour passes the Hippodrome Stone Seat.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)

Passing by

The tour ends outside the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

───

Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

───

Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

───

You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

───

For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]